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Creamy Cooker Hot Chocolate Recipe

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  • Author: Chef
  • Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings

Description

This slow cooker hot chocolate is a rich, creamy, and comforting drink perfect for chilly days or gatherings. Made with heavy cream, cocoa powder, milk, sweetened condensed milk, and finely chopped semi-sweet chocolate, it slowly simmers into a silky smooth beverage. Easily kept warm in the slow cooker and served with your favorite toppings like marshmallows or whipped cream, this recipe yields 12 servings of decadent homemade hot chocolate.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 4 cups heavy cream (divided)
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
  • 12 ounces semi-sweet baking chocolate bar (finely chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

For Serving

  • Your favorite toppings (e.g., marshmallows, whipped cream, chocolate syrup, crushed candy canes)

Instructions

  1. Combine cocoa and cream: Add 2 cups of heavy cream to the slow cooker and whisk in the cocoa powder until it is fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth. This step helps to blend the cocoa evenly without clumps.
  2. Add remaining ingredients: Pour in the remaining 2 cups of heavy cream, whole milk, sweetened condensed milk, finely chopped semi-sweet chocolate, and vanilla extract. Stir everything together to combine evenly.
  3. Cook on low: Set the slow cooker to low heat and cook for 3 hours, stirring every 20 minutes. This allows the chocolate to melt completely and the flavors to meld into a rich, hot chocolate.
  4. Keep warm for serving: After cooking, switch the slow cooker to the warm setting to keep the hot chocolate hot for up to 3 hours. Stir occasionally, and if the drink thickens too much, add a splash of milk to reach your preferred consistency.
  5. Serve with toppings: Ladle the hot chocolate into mugs and add your favorite toppings such as marshmallows, whipped cream, chocolate syrup, or crushed candy canes for an extra festive touch.

Notes

  • Whisking the cocoa powder first with some cream helps prevent clumping and ensures a smooth texture.
  • Stirring regularly during cooking prevents the chocolate from settling or burning on the sides of the slow cooker.
  • You can adjust the sweetness and thickness by varying the amount of sweetened condensed milk or by adding more milk during serving.
  • This recipe is ideal for slow cooking and won’t work well with quick heating methods because the chocolate needs time to fully melt and blend.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours
  • Category: Beverage
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://saracooking.com/creamy-cooker-hot-chocolate-recipe/